The Iowa State Fair straw poll, with more than 2,000 participants, may reflect voter enthusiasm but lacks scientific accuracy ...

The 2025 Iowa State Fair marks the 171st year of the state's biggest event. It's a summer tradition that draws more than 1 ...

The 2025 Iowa State Fair marks the 171st year of the state's biggest event. It's a summer tradition that draws more than 1 ...

The 2025 Iowa State Fair has officially wrapped up, closing its gates Sunday night at 9 p.m. Despite challenging weather ...

If you're in the mood for something fruity, there are plenty of new foods and drinks (boozy and alcohol-free) to keep you ...

This year's fair opened Thursday and runs 11 days through Sunday, Aug. 17. » See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here.

If you need a break from the bright lights and loud noises on the fairgrounds, you should take advantage of the ...

Use the Iowa State Fair's food finder to search for your favorites.

The 4-year-old boar grew up alongside last year's big winner, the 1,420-pound Finnegan. Finnegan not only won last year's ...

The Iowa State Fair has introduced mobile barricades to prevent vehicles from entering crowded areas, inspired by a tragic ...

It was an all-day, gut-busting, heartburn-inducing quest for the Fisher family, who set out in 2001 to eat a menu item from ...

He's a legend behind the lens. The Iowa State Fair's cow chip throw is back, and KCCI’s Cortney Kintzer filmed it for the ...